Rhonda Patrick· PhD
This growth is significant because the hippocampus, a key area of the brain involved in learning and memory, typically shrinks by 1-2% annually as we age.
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
This growth is significant because the hippocampus, a key area of the brain involved in learning and memory, typically shrinks by 1-2% annually as we age.
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